----------------------------Original message---------------------------- We have two such drawings in our Honeyman Collection. See: Ayres, Thomas A. (1816-1858), American at http://sunsite2.berkeley.edu:28008/dynaweb/oac/calher/honeyman/ There are four drawings by him on sandpaper. Do a keyword search on the term "sandpaper" and it will direct you to the records and images. **************************** Mary W. Elings Pictorial Archivist The Bancroft Library University of California [log in to unmask] At 01:12 PM 2/9/99 EST, Rebecca D. Steel wrote: >----------------------------Original message---------------------------- >A patron has asked how to find information on a medium they claim was >popular in America in the late 1800's: pastel and charcoal drawings on >sandpaper. Anyone familiar with this art/folk art? Any leads greatly >appreciated. Sincerely, >Rebecca D. Steel, Librarian >Kalamazoo Inst. of Arts Library >314 S. Park St. >Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5102 >(616) 349-7775,x3160 >FAX: 349-9313 >email: [log in to unmask] >http://www.kiarts.org > >